Mark Herzlich

Mark Herzlich revealed he'd fighting cancer today. Boston College linebacker Mark Herzlich revealed that he's battling cancer. Herzlich has Ewing's Sarcoma, a cancer that affects bone and soft tissue. From a story at ESPN: "Obviously, I was shocked. I had been extremely focused on preparing for my senior season at Boston College and for life beyond that. Now, I must channel all that energy into facing my toughest opponent yet, and that is exactly what I will do," Herzlich said in a statement released by the school. Herzlich has returned to his native Pennsylvania to be near his family and undergo tests to determine ... Read Full Story

Boston College linebacker Mark Herzlich who has not played this season due to a form of bone cancer has been selected for the Disney Spirit Award given annually by Disney Sports to college football’s most inspirational figure. Herzlich has helped inspire more than $120,000 in donations for cancer-related causes during this summer and subsequent football season from various ACC schools as well as Notre Dame (pictured) and others. Herzlich will be presented with the award during The Home Depot ESPNU College Football Awards at Walt Disney World Resort on Thursday, Dec. 10. The 19th annual awards show is scheduled for 7-9 p.m. ET and ... Read Full Story

Linebacker Mark Herzlich of Boston College, Atlantic Coast Conference defensive player of the year, announced this week that he has cancer. Herzlich said he has Ewing's Sarcoma which is usually found in young men who range in age from 14-22. The particular type of the disease is found in the long bones of the leg and in the pelvis. Ewing's Sarcoma is an aggressive, fast-moving cancer which has been shown to respond to chemo, radiation and, in some cases, surgery. He was quoted in the Boston Herald - "This past week, I got some news nobody wants to hear. After undergoing some tests to ... Read Full Story

From ACC NOW: Boston College linebacker Mark Herzlich, the 2008 ACC defensive player of the year, made a shocking announcement Thursday. He disclosed that he has been diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma, a malignant tumor most often found in bone or soft tissue. "Obviously, I was shocked," Herzlich said in a statement released by Boston College. "I had been extremely focused on preparing for my senior season at Boston College and for life beyond that. Now, I must channel all that energy into facing my toughest opponent yet, and that is exactly what I will do." Herzlich said he will return home to Pennsylvania for ... Read Full Story

The University of Virginia has joined into the effort to help Boston College linebacker Mark Herzlich battle Ewing’s Sarcoma. The Wahoos will join the growing list of ACC schools, individual and other organizations which have/will join forces with Uplifting Athletes in support of research for the rare form of cancer. Virginia students will be collecting donations prior to Saturday's game against Duke, and a check will be presented to Herzlich Nov. 14. when the Eagles visit Charlottesville. In addition to the $31,500 the BC players raised through their “Lift For Life” event this summer, they have now received gifts from Dabo Swinney at Clemson, ... Read Full Story